Červený Kostelec: Culture, Fairy-Tale Trail and Pond Route

Červený Kostelec between the Fairy-Tale Trail and Cultural History

Červený Kostelec combines nature experiences with tangible evidence of its local history. The Božena Němcová Fairy-Tale Trail leads through a forest near the town centre. The freely accessible experience trail, suitable for pushchairs, includes six stations with wooden elements, activities, puzzles and a theatre scene. For families, this creates an outing where movement and storytelling discoveries belong together. The six stations give the walk a clear sequence; the wooden elements, activities, puzzles and theatre scene each provide a different focus. The forest near the town centre connects the natural surroundings with the exploration of Červený Kostelec.

Folklore and Literary Heritage

The International Folklore Festival in Červený Kostelec provides a cultural complement. It takes place annually and brings people together through music, dance and traditions. The town's history can also be experienced at the Božena Němcová Residence: the building, listed as a cultural monument, houses an exhibition with historical furnishings and examples of the spinning practices typical of Červený Kostelec in the first third of the 19th century.

The Church of sv. Jakuba Většího is also listed as a cultural monument. It was originally a Gothic building from the 14th century and was already documented as a parish church in 1362. Another historic site is the cemetery with the Chapel of sv. Cyrila a Metoděje. It is located near the town centre on Chrby Hill and, with its abundant greenery, forms a continuation of Smetanovy sady.

Chapel, Stations of the Cross and Historic Buildings

The Cemetery Chapel of sv. Cyrila a Metoděje was completed and consecrated in 1865. A Stations of the Cross with fourteen stations by V. Střihavka from 1875 is located there. Its furnishings include an organ from 1873, which can also be used as a concert instrument. The Žižkův sbor was completed in June 1927 and is accessible only from the outside.

Another distinctive feature is the new amateur theatre Divadlo J. K. Tyla, built between 1924 and 1925. Its auditorium seats 398 spectators without extensions. Those wishing to combine nature and culture will find a clearly described option in Route No. 010 – Červenokostelecké rybníky: it follows a red-marked hiking trail and a cycle path to the dam of Špinka, the largest pond on the route. The combination of a marked hiking trail and cycle path offers two ways to actively explore the same route. The dam of Špinka serves as a clear destination, and its location at the route's largest pond helps with orientation during this outing.

Choose the Right Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

The desired combination can therefore be decisive when choosing accommodation: the focus may be on fairy-tale family experiences, places of cultural and historical interest, an annual festival or a marked hiking and cycling route. Červený Kostelec offers several distinct themes within one destination, without limiting travel planning to just one type of experience.

Discover More Destinations

For further travel planning, Zaloňov, Vysoká Srbská, Suchý Důl, Rožnov, Slatina Nad Úpou, Vestec U Hořiček, Běluň and Rychnovek are also available as options.

For the overarching travel overview: Náchod District.